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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 894.88 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 894.88 and 377.84 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 894.88 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/894.88 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 894.88 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 338,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,121.46/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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